2019 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · EP19 WJD

A pattern of recurring tyre wear issues sits at the centre of this Ford Focus's roadworthiness record, with both front and rear axle rubber flagged across consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 30 March 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories recorded, which suggests the previous advisories around tyre condition and cracking were addressed prior to that visit. However, the 2025 test cycle is more concerning: a dangerous failure was issued on 31 March 2025 for front brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm thick on both sides, accompanied by a front brake disc wear advisory. The same test also flagged the nearside front tyre as worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, alongside an offside rear tyre exhibiting both cracking/perishing and similar edge wear. The failure was repaired in time for a same-day pass, but it indicates that consumable braking components and tyres were approaching the end of their useful service life simultaneously. With 62,383 miles recorded over roughly seven years, the vehicle accumulates approximately 8,900 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its age and points to regular rather than intermittent use. There are no unusual gaps in the testing history and no rapid mileage escalation between tests, with the recorded readings progressing steadily through 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. This consistent usage pattern means the mechanical components have experienced normal levels of wear rather than the accelerated degradation associated with high-mileage motorway driving or the corrosion and seal failures that can accompany prolonged standing. The annual accumulation is sufficient to require routine replacement of brake pads, discs, tyres, and likely suspension consumables, but not so heavy as to raise immediate concerns over premature drivetrain fatigue. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas for physical inspection and test drive attention should be the braking system and tyre wear pattern, given the documented history. The front brake pads were measured below 1.5 mm at the 2025 test, and although the discs were only flagged as worn but not excessively, both components will have been replaced or refurbished relatively recently; ask for confirmation of what was fitted and whether the caliper sliders were cleaned and re-greased, as binding calipers are a known Ford Focus issue that can cause uneven pad wear. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squeal, or pulsation through the brake pedal, and feel for the car pulling to one side under firm braking, which would indicate a sticking caliper. Given the repeated advisories on rear tyres showing cracking and perishing in 2023 and 2025, inspect the sidewalls carefully for any renewed cracking, particularly on the offside rear, and check the front tyres for uneven shoulder wear which can point to suspension geometry issues, worn wishbone bushes, or tracking misalignment. Finally, with the car now approximately a year past its most recent brake intervention, budget for the likelihood that pads will be approaching replacement again and consider a precautionary inspection of the rear brakes, which were not specifically flagged but have covered a similar mileage since any prior attention.